Accountant II FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

General Definition of Work

Performs intermediate skilled technical work reconciling accounts, preparing and maintaining journal entries, detailed financial records and files, preparing financial reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Finance Manager.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required and are not necessarily actual functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

Performs duties in accordance with the City's keys to excellent customer service.

Performs data entry of miscellaneous journal entries.

Assists with preparing the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

Prepares monthly bank reconciliation for all open bank accounts.

Reviews general ledger to ensure all funds are balanced.

Performs end of month preparation and balancing of general ledger.

Responds to inquiries from various departments in reconciling and adhering to the department budget

Allocates interest income to various funds on a monthly basis.

Assists Account Clerk I or II with accounts payable and payroll preparation and processing.

Assists various departments with preparing and administering the annual budget.

Assists external auditors as needed.

Prepares annual sales tax report.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting as applied to municipal government; thorough knowledge of modern office practices and use of standard office and accounting equipment; thorough knowledge of audit practices; ability to prepare complex financial reports; ability to analyze and evaluate complex financial systems; ability to communicate technical ideas effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, bank personnel, auditors and vendors.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree with coursework in accounting, or related field and minimal experience in clerical or accounting work, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting and speaking or hearing, frequently requires using hands to finger, handle or feel and occasionally requires standing, walking and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements

Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.